FAST FIX

CHICKEN WITH FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES

With the colors and flavors of Italy, my chicken is so easy and impressive!

—MARGARET WILSON SAN BERNARDINO, CA



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


2 tablespoons salt-free garlic herb seasoning blend

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon butter

Hot cooked pasta, optional

1. Mix the first five ingredients; sprinkle over both sides of chicken breasts. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.

2. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine green beans and water; microwave, covered, on high for 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Drain.

3. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Stir the butter and beans into tomato mixture. Serve with chicken and, if desired, pasta.

Per 1 chicken breast half with 1 cup bean mixture: 294 cal., 10g fat (3g sat. fat), 102mg chol., 681mg sod., 12g carb. (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 37g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.